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New Ohio LAW in HONOR of Woman Who Died After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend

A bill called “Judy’s Law” has been passed in Ohio that will add 6 years to minimum prison sentences for abusers who do permanent damage to their victims.

The legislation was inspired by Judy Malinowski, who was in a hospital for two years undergoing dozens of surgeries after her boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire. Malinowski died this week of her injuries.

Her ex-boyfriend, Michael Slager, has already been sentenced to 11 years in prison on aggravated arson and felonious assault charges. Prosecutors now want to add murder to his charges, with the recent death of Malinowski.